Texas Wildfire Near Kendrick Reportedly 90% Contained

  • Source: Big Country News Connection
  • Published: 07/26/2024 12:00 AM

Crews continue to work toward total containment the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. As of Thursday morning, the fire's total footprint remained at 1,582 acres and containment was listed at 90%. Firefighters reportedly completed initial mop-up around the entire fire perimeter on Monday, including the eastern spot fire. Officials say Northern Rockies Team 8 will transfer command of the Texas Fire back to the Idaho Department of Lands on Thursday. Robbie Easley, a local Type 4 Incident Commander will assume command. Approximately 50 firefighters, including 2 crews, 2 engines, and 1 water tender will remain on the incident and continue to patrol the fire area, officials said Wednesday morning. On Saturday morning, all evacuation orders were lifted and all roads were reopened in the region.



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